| Literature DB >> 3044670 |
Abstract
Bone metabolism in patients with rheumatoid arthritis is reviewed. Two different entities are recognised: 1) a localised periarticular bone loss, due to inflammatory processes and 2) a generalised increased bone turnover, ultimately leading to a loss of axial bone mass. The mechanism of this loss of axial bone is not completely understood; probably immobilisation is the most important factor. The influence of certain drugs is discussed.Entities:
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Year: 1988 PMID: 3044670 DOI: 10.1007/BF02284051
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Rheumatol ISSN: 0770-3198 Impact factor: 2.980